Jun 12 2018
The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to eliminate the U.S. government’s net neutrality rules, opening the door for telecom giants like AT&T, Charter, Comcast* and Verizon to block or slow down access to websites and prioritize their own music, movies and other content offerings over their competitors. Under the leadership of Chairman Ajit Pai […]
Jun 8 2018
BBC Two Wales will launch in HD later this year – enabling BBC Wales to deliver all its programming in HD for the first time. BBC Two Wales HD will be available on Freeview HD, Youview, BBC iPlayer and other DTT HD platforms. The precise launch dates will be confirmed shortly. BBC Cymru Wales Director […]
Jun 7 2018
Media regulator Ofcom has proposed scrapping the further roll-out of local TV channels across the UK, citing concerns over “economic viability”. More than 30 local TV stations have already been set up in the UK as part of a plan laid out in 2011 by then culture secretary Jeremy Hunt. But several of the channels […]
Jun 7 2018
ITV will continue to show exclusive free to air coverage of Roland Garros until 2021, in a new rights deal announced today. The broadcaster, which has held the rights to show the tennis Grand Slam tournament since 2012, will now take its coverage into the next decade under the agreement, which encompasses the showpiece event […]
Jun 7 2018
London – 7 June, 2018 – Amazon and the Premier League today announces that from 2019, live and exclusive Premier League matches, and weekly highlights packages, will be available on Prime Video in the UK at no extra cost to a Prime membership. The Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world, and […]
Jun 4 2018
The new radio station is the only national commercial radio station to be broadcast out of Manchester, from the regions to the rest of the UK. Hits Radio opened with a brand new national Breakfast Show hosted by Gethin Jones, who is best known for his TV work including Blue Peter, Actress and Strictly star […]
May 30 2018
Channel 4 has today announced the shortlist of cities and regions which have been selected to participate in the second stage of the pitch process for the new National HQ and two new Creative Hubs, as part of its 4 All the UK strategy. The first round pitch process was launched by Chief Executive, Alex […]
May 30 2018
ITV is considering entering into a £1bn joint venture with the BBC by buying half of UKTV, in a move to strengthen British television against the increasing threat from US rivals. It is understood that the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are considering creating a homegrown competitor to Netflix. The window of opportunity to seal […]
May 22 2018
Eurosport to launch dedicated Ultra HD channel on Sunday 27 May Eurosport 4K to be available in multiple markets across Europe Osmanbegovic: Eurosport 4K is the most immersive viewing experience available Eurosport will take its unparalleled coverage of Grand Slam tennis to new heights when it launches a new channel exclusively for Roland Garros with […]
May 18 2018
Vintage TV has left the Freesat platform, the channel was removed from the service on Thursday, with Vintage TV blaming Freesat’s new charging structure and urging viewers to contact the UK’s broadcast regulator Ofcom to complain. However, Freesat says the fees have been lowered. From Thursday 17th May, Vintage TV will no longer be available […]
May 17 2018
Digital listening has reached a new record share of 50.9% – a landmark achievement for the industry which hopes will trigger action from the Government about the future of DAB. This compares to 47.2% in Q1 2017 and to 24.0% in Q1 2010 when the Government’s Digital Radio Action Plan, which outlined a programme of […]
Jun 14 2018
talkSPORT Extends Global Audio rights partnership with Premier League to 2022
Multi-lingual audio rights agreement covers all countries outside UK and Ireland Official coverage available to talkSPORT’s international streaming, broadcast and brand partners Wireless Group is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement for talkSPORT, the world’s biggest sports radio station, to be appointed as global audio partner of the Premier League for an […]
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By Expat • Radio, Sport • • Tags: Premier League, talkSPORT, Wireless Group